What Is an Elephant?

As the world’s largest land animals, elephants inspire awe in all of us—an awe that has led to myths of might and memory. Despite its immense strength, however, the elephant is a timid creature that uses its power only to defend itself against predators. Kids will learn many facts about these gentle pachyderms, including:
• the social structure of elephants, in which the female is the leader
• the animal’s many, dexterous uses for its trunk
• the history of the elephant’s even larger ancestors...